Viktoria Stürmer-Kuchelmeister takes over as Head of Global Sales, Business Development & Strategy at HENSOLDT
Company expands its international business
Viktoria Stürmer-Kuchelmeister, previously Head of Sales for the Radar & Electromagnetic Warfare Division, will assume the newly created role of Head of Global Sales, Business Development & Strategy with effect from 1 January 2027. At the same time, she will become a member of the Executive Committee of HENSOLDT AG. She succeeds Russell Gould, who is leaving the company on 31 December 2026.
With this decision, the Executive Board is strengthening HENSOLDT’s international business development. In future, the new role will combine responsibility for international strategy, as well as for sales and business development in the defined focus regions worldwide. In this way, HENSOLDT is laying the groundwork to vigorously implement the objectives of the North Star Strategy and corporate planning along the strategic axis ‘Grow with Focus’ from 2027 onwards.
CEO Oliver Dörre says: “Viktoria brings extensive market, customer and sales experience from her current role as Head of Sales for the Radar & Electromagnetic Warfare Division and from her previous positions. As a former officer in the German Armed Forces, Viktoria speaks the language of our customers and enjoys a high level of trust. HENSOLDT aims to systematically expand its position in selected focus regions. Viktoria’s appointment to the Executive Committee underlines the strategic importance of this role.”
Russell Gould and HENSOLDT have mutually agreed to terminate their working relationship with effect from 31 December 2026. Oliver Dörre: “Over more than six years, Russell Gould has contributed to the success of the HENSOLDT Group. The Executive Board extends its sincere thanks to him for his outstanding achievements and wishes him all the best, both personally and professionally.”
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HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company in the defence and security industry, headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich. For decades the name HENSOLDT has stood for mission-critical sensors, optronics and electronics, proven in real operations across all domains – land, air, sea, cyber and space.
That technological depth is now the foundation for a strategic shift: from sensor solutions provider to Neo System House and pacesetter for Software-Defined Defence, turning data into operational superiority.
In 2025 the company generated revenue of approximately EUR 2.46 billion and currently has around 10,000 employees. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is part of the MDAX.